Ep 5. Wall Street Gunslinger

In Kojak season 2 episode 5, titled "Wall Street Gunslinger," the homicide team is called in to investigate the murder of a successful and highly respected Wall Street stockbroker, Arthur Bremen. Bremen was found shot to death in his office late at night, and the only witness to the crime is his assistant, Ruth Marks, who was working late with him that evening.

As Kojak and his team begin the investigation, they quickly realize that Bremen had many enemies within the world of finance. His aggressive investment strategies had earned him many clients, but also many detractors who felt that he was making reckless decisions with their money.

They begin by interviewing his colleagues and clients, including his business partner, Carl Bender, and his ex-wife, Rita Bremen. Kojak suspects that the murder may have been a result of a business deal gone wrong, and he soon uncovers evidence that suggests that Bremen had been playing fast and loose with his clients' funds.

They also discover that Ruth Marks, the assistant who was with him at the time of his murder, had been embezzling funds from the company and had recently been caught by Bremen. Could her desperation to keep her job and avoid prosecution have led her to kill her boss?

As the investigation progresses, Kojak and his team face multiple obstacles, including interference from powerful Wall Street figures who want to protect their own interests, as well as Ruth's reluctance to cooperate with the detectives. Kojak's old-school methods clash with the slick, cutthroat world of finance, but he remains steadfast in his determination to solve the case.

As they get closer to the truth, Kojak must navigate through a web of lies and deceit to bring the killer to justice. In a dramatic finale, the killer's identity is finally revealed, and Kojak must face off against a formidable foe in a dangerous confrontation.

"Wall Street Gunslinger" is a thrilling episode of Kojak that explores the dark side of the financial world and the lengths that some people will go to protect their wealth and power. With its compelling storyline and tense, suspenseful moments, this episode is a must-watch for fans of crime dramas and police procedurals.